Founder Associate - Business Development (m/f/d)

About the Job 

As a key growth accelerator, A11 partners with Europe’s most ambitious startups, scaleups, corporates, and SMBs to connect them with top-tier talent ready to make an impact.

We’re looking for a motivated Founder’s Associate (m/f/d) to support the go-to-market strategies and day-to-day operations at one of our Ecosystem Companies.

Join the A11 Ecosystem – a next-generation supply chain platform redefining how one of the world’s largest industries sources, distributes, and finances materials. Engineered to unlock the full potential of global trade, it harnesses agentic AI and workflow automation to provide seamless, high-efficiency access to premium materials at scale. Since its commercial rollout, the platform has fueled exponential growth, optimizing procurement for thousands of businesses while setting new benchmarks for speed, transparency, and efficiency. Its competitive edge lies in full digitization and AI-driven supply chain management automation, eliminating inefficiencies and creating a direct, intelligent bridge between suppliers and buyers. With a team of 80+ FTEs across Europe (Berlin HQ), China, and India, the company is rapidly scaling toward profitability, driving triple-digit million GMV, and setting new industry standards in autonomous, AI-powered supply chain orchestration.

In this role, you’ll:

Sales Management: Proactively qualify new leads through daily outbound calls, follow-ups, and consistent pipeline management. Engage potential and existing clients in phone conversations, guiding them through the sales process and converting opportunities into successful deals.

Business Development: Build and develop your own client portfolio by identifying and acquiring new business opportunities within the assigned market. Build and maintain strong client relationships to foster long-term partnerships.

Market & Strategy: Track market trends, pricing, and demand across various regions. You’ll run competitive analyses, identify trading opportunities, and contribute to our buying and selling strategies with real-time insights.

Your Profile

• You possess a Bachelor's degree or Master´s degree in Business or a related field
• You are interested in and passionate about growth startup and to change a traditional industry together with an international team
• You have strong analytical and communication skills
• You possess Hands-on mentality - only the implementation satisfies you
• You demonstrate ability to speak directly with customers, suppliers, partners and investors, and take the initiative to get involved
• You demonstrate excellent English skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities, as well as proficiency in at least one of the following languages: German, French or Italian.

Please note that we are looking for support in the Berlin office of our client. Eligibility to work in the EU is required.

Benefits and Perks

Our clients offer a highly competitive compensation package with On-Target Earnings (OTE) of €100,000, designed to reward high performance and results. This includes a strong base salary complemented by an uncapped commission structure, meaning there is no limit to what you can earn — your success directly drives your income. Top performers have the opportunity to significantly exceed OTE, supported by a transparent, performance-driven bonus plan that truly rewards achievement.

• Fulfil a role with entrepreneurial freedom and take a pre-validated business model to the next level
• Join an experienced founder team of serial and second-time founders (female/male)
• Collaborate with top-tier investors and angels (including various unicorn founders) as well as leading market experts

If you’re eager to join the A11 Ecosystem and shape what’s next, we want to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion 

A11 is committed to diverse and equal opportunities hiring for all – applicants, candidates, and employees alike. We value humans – with all our glorious multifaceted backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences – and look forward to your application.